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    Tower of Power Cold Start Questions

    Hold key in WHILE cranking.----If it falters after starting then push key in again till motor warms up.------Some will argue.----Here is what I would do.-----Load test the battery ( even if new ) ------Pull starter apart for inspection , ohm test on armature and possibly new brushes.----Or if I...
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    87 force 125hp high speed studder

    Run with a timing light to look for a spark issue.----Drain gear oil to look for metal bits.
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    1960 evinrude 5520 ring gap

    There was no mention in post #1 of the fact that you have new rings in your hands.----0.007 is fine and will quickly seat for proper ring gap.
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    J50PLSTD miss fire over 3000RPM Idles fine. Compression is good

    Lot of money invested and I believe you have a box full of good spare parts.----So are the high speed jets in carburetor bowls clean.----They are screwed horizontally into the bottom of the bowl.----They are about 5/8th inch long with 1/4-20 thread.----What elevation are you running at ?----What...
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    1960 evinrude 5520 ring gap

    Anywhere from 0.012 t0 0.020 will get you a good runner.----Worked on a 59 model recently and it still showed factory machining marks on the rings.----Some of these fishing motors do not get much use.----What is your ring gap now ?
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    1996 Evinrude 88 - Drive Shaft Seal Should never leak under pressure / vacuum - right?

    Nope.----That is totally normal for the models with the 2 piece driveshaft !
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    1996 Evinrude 88 - Drive Shaft Seal Should never leak under pressure / vacuum - right?

    Was a complete kit installed 4 years ago?----If not , then a complete kit as per post #4 is a must do.
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    1996 Evinrude 88 - Drive Shaft Seal Should never leak under pressure / vacuum - right?

    Normal for it to leak with what is shown in the video.---That movement does not happen when lower unit is installed.
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    2001 Evinrude 175 Stuck in Safe mode

    That would be a different switch !----Not the same as the one I am suggesting for you to check.----So check the shift interrupt switch on the motor linkages.
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    1996 Evinrude 88 - Drive Shaft Seal Should never leak under pressure / vacuum - right?

    ??---The 2 piece driveshaft leaks.----But the crank holds it in position and then it does not leak.-----And 25 year old motors with some hrs on them will show wear on the seals and it is best to install a kit.
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    Need assistance. 1984 Evinrude 90 VRO V4

    Well---10-24 screws would fit better.
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    85hp force will not start. Fuel not getting to cylinders.

    Only use Loctite 518 on crankcase halves.----Block halves MUST be a metal to metal fit.----Certain sealers will not squeeze out properly.
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    70s 9.9 won't start or idle in Neutral?

    Flywheel nut needs to be rep[laced.----Throttle cam follower ( blue plastic ) is junk.
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    yamaha air cooled 5hp. 5bs 661 non starter - crank seals?

    I think you have weak spark.
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    yamaha air cooled 5hp. 5bs 661 non starter - crank seals?

    Well it should fire with fuel in the bore.----Crank seals are not involved in 2 stroke compression.----I say you have weak spark.----Does spark jump a gap of 1/4" ( 6 mm ) or more ?
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    1986 60 hp Johnson vapour lock?

    Keep the folks informed with your guesses.----Is your electric primer valve working as designed ??-----Pushing the key in while cranking it over ??
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    Newbie needs help with Evinrude 140

    Well----lower pitch brings revs up and higher pitch brings revs down..---Best have motor power output checked.
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    Newbie needs help with Evinrude 140

    Going from 19" pitch to a 23" pitch will bring the RPM way DOWN.
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    85 Mariner 75 HP

    Any other details on your starting procedure.----My crystal ball is broken.
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    1986 60 hp Johnson vapour lock?

    Stop guessing.-----Load test your battery---FREE service in most places.------Take starter apart for inspection and ohm test on armature.-----I say motor is not turning fast enough for magneto to be happy !!!
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